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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
18-year-old arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre. Officers on patrol in Bolton town centre spotted a man who they suspected to be involved in drug supply. After seeing the officers, the man ran away - dropping suspected class A drugs in the process. Police caught up to the man and arrested him - as well as recovering the items he had dropped. The 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of suspected class A drugs with intent to supply. He is being held in police custody for questioning. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dealing in the town centre (Image: Bolton Council) READ MORE: Leigh drug dealer with 'no remorse' stabbed man to death READ MORE: Leigh: Woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder READ MORE: Brothers assaulted police at Manchester Airport, jury told A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Whilst on patrol in Bolton Town Centre, officers from the South Neighbourhood Team spotted a male they suspected may be involved in drug supply. "Upon spotting our officers, he made off, dropping suspected class A drugs and attempting to evade us. "Unfortunately for him PC Golding & PC Charlesworth were quicker - he was detained a few moments later, and the discarded items recovered. "A male, aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of possession of suspected class A drugs with intent to supply. "He remains in custody for questioning."
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made after suspected nitrous oxide and class A drugs found in car
Police have arrested a driver after suspected nitrous oxide and class A drugs were found in a car. Officers were patrolling Bolton town centre yesterday, June 6, when they saw a vehicle driving the wrong way up a one way street. Upon stopping the car, they reportedly saw "numerous bottles" of suspected nitrous oxide. Officers searched the driver and the vehicle, finding a "large quantity of suspected class A drugs", more nitrous oxide and balloons, mobile phones and a large amount of cash. Read more: Police make arrest after yob reportedly tried to unplug IRONMAN soundsystem Read more: Two bans from borough libraries given in incidents needing police support Read more: Hospital with 'impeccable care' given health watchdog verdict The male has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and C drugs with intent to supply, and the vehicle has been seized. A spokesperson for GMP Bolton said: "Whilst on patrol of Bolton town centre, PC Charlesworth and PC Monk spotted a vehicle contravening a one way street. Upon speaking to the driver, numerous bottles of suspected nitrous oxide were visible inside the car. "A Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act search on both the driver and the vehicle located a large quantity of suspected class A drugs, further suspected nitrous oxide and balloons, a number of mobile phones and a large amount of cash. "The vehicle has been seized due to its suspected use in crime. The male has been arrested on suspicion of Possession of Class A and Class C Drugs with Intent to Supply, and remains in custody for questioning."
